1814 Collection (page 14)

Josephine has Bad News
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I He tells her he is compelled to annul their marriage so he can wed Marie-Luise. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Seated)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I informally dressed (though wearing the inevitable tiara) seated on a verandah. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Dean)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing tiara, necklance, and a somewhat uncertain expression. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Bond)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing tiara but, for once no necklace. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Gerard 2)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing crown and necklace. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Craig)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I holding a locket to remind her of him while he is away fighting people. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Ribault)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing crown and necklace. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Wallis)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing her hair long, with tiara and necklaces. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Champagne)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I seated with tiara and necklace. Date: 1763 - 1814

Josephine (Delpech)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER de BEAUHARNAIS empress of Napoleon I wearing coronet and shawl. Date: 1763 - 1814

ALEXANDER HOOD 1727-1814
ALEXANDER HOOD High-ranking naval officer who captured three French ships in 1795 and directed Brest blockade between 1797-1800. Date: 1727 - 1814

Charles Reade
CHARLES READE Novelist, notably The Cloister and the Hearth Date: 1814 - 1884

Charles Reade - 2
CHARLES READE Novelist, notably The Cloister and the Hearth Date: 1814 - 1884

Charles Reade - 3
CHARLES READE Novelist, notably The Cloister and the Hearth depicted soaring above everyday life ! Date: 1814 - 1884

Sir Charles Hall
SIR CHARLES HALL lawyer, earning 10 000 per annum in the Chancery Court (say 1m today); no wonder he turned down the offer to become a judge Date: 1814 - 1883

Earl Cranbrook (Stodart)
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY irst earl of CRANBROOK statesman Date: 1814 - 1906

Viollet-Le-Duc / Nadar
EUGENE-EMMANUEL VIOLLET-LE-DUC French architect, a leader of the Gothic revival in France Date: 1814 - 1879

Costume / June 1814
Evening dress: blue sarsnet with crape draperies, short full sleeves. Morning dress: of muslin trimmed with lace, coloured petticoat with fringing & an oldenberg bonnet. Date: 1814

Fifth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU, fifth earl of SANDWICH Licentious nobleman Date: 1743 - 1814

Cranbrook (Anon, Colour)
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY first earl of CRANBROOK statesman, Secretary of State for War Date: 1814 - 1906

Cranbrook (Photo)
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY first earl of CRANBROOK statesman, Secretary of State for War Date: 1814 - 1906

Gathorne-Hardy / Cranbrook
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY first earl of CRANBROOK statesman, Secretary of State for War Date: 1814 - 1906

Sir James Paget / Iln 1871
SIR JAMES PAGET English surgeon and pathologist Date: 1814 - 1899

PHILIP KEARNY 1814 - 62
PHILIP KEARNY American army officer, nephew of S. W Kearny. Date: 1814 - 1862

Joseph Hooker / Us Army
JOSEPH HOOKER Fighting Joe. U.S. army officer. Date: 1814 - 1879

Sir Thomas Graves / Ridley
SIR THOMAS GRAVES Rear Admiral of the White Squadron Date: 1747 - 1814

1814 / Allies Banquet
The Prince Regent and allied sovereigns the King of Prussia and Emperor of Russia attend a banquet at the Guildhall in London Date: 1814

1814 / Hyde Park Review
The Prince Regent, Duke of Wellington, and allied sovereigns from Prussia and Russia review troops in Hyde Park Date: 1814

J E W Inglis & Family
Sir John Eardley Wilmot INGLIS Military commander, in charge of the defence of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, with his family who were there too Date: 1814 - 1862

Sir J E W Inglis
Sir John Eardley Wilmot INGLIS Military commander Date: 1814 - 1862

Henry Viscount Hampden
Sir Henry Bouverie William Brand, first viscount HAMPDEN statesman, speaker of the House of Commons before his elevation to the peerage Date: 1814 - 1892

Joseph Hooker (Chappel)
JOSEPH HOOKER U.S. military Date: 1814 - 1879

Earl Cranbrook Head Only
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY irst earl of CRANBROOK statesman Date: 1814 - 1906

Earl Cranbrook Photo
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY irst earl of CRANBROOK statesman Date: 1814 - 1906

Count Rumford / Middlemist
BENJAMIN THOMPSON RUMFORD Count and scientist Date: 1753 - 1814

Plants / Smilax China
Chinese Smilax or China Root Date: 1814

William Howe / 5th Viscoun
WILLIAM 5th VISCOUNT HOWE Soldier in USA, brother of the admiral Date: 1729 - 1814

SIR HBW Brand, Speaker of the House of Commons
SIR HENRY BOUVERIE WILLIAM BRAND Speaker of the House of Commons Date: 1814 - 1892

Aubrey Thomas De Vere
AUBREY THOMAS DE VERE Irish writer Date: 1814 - 1902

Elbridge Gerry
ELBRIDGE GERRY American politician. A signer of the Declaration of Independence. Vice president (1813-1814). Date: 1744 - 1814

George Etienne Cartier
GEORGE ETIENNE CARTIER Canadian politician Date: 1814 - 1873

Yorkshire Line Swinglers
Line swinglers preparing hemp for rope Date: 1814

Edmund Kean as Hamlet
The actor, Edmund Kean, in the role of Hamlet. Date: 1814

Charles Dibdin, English Writer
Charles Dibdin senior (1745-1814), an English dramatist, actor and composer. Date: circa 1810

General Winfield Scott at the Battle of Chippawa
General Winfield Scott orders McNeils Battalion to charge the British at the Battle of Chippawa, a victory for the Americans. Date: 5 July 1814

1st Regiment of Foot Guards during the Peninsular campaign Date: 1814

Congress of Vienna
The Allied leaders gather at Vienna : Metternich stands with raised arm, Castlereagh lounges at centre, Talleyrand sits with arm on table, Wellington watches far left Date: 1814 - 1815

Colenso (Hunt)
JOHN WILLIAM COLENSO bishop of Natal, deposed for unorthodox views, championed natives against Boers Date: 1814 - 1883

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"1814: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, 1814 proved to be a pivotal year that shaped history in more ways than one. From the Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 to the steady beat of drums and fifes on battlefields across Europe, this was a time when nations clashed and destinies were decided. As French uniforms adorned soldiers marching into war, their resilience was tested against formidable foes like Blucher and Napoleon. The Peninsular War witnessed riflemen from the 95th Regiment showcasing their skills amidst a tumultuous backdrop. Meanwhile, far away from these battlegrounds, another kind of transformation was taking place. In Ancient Egypt, maps unveiled secrets buried beneath its sands for centuries. EVNT2A-00183 captured an era long gone but not forgotten. Across oceans and continents, America experienced its own defining moments in 1814. Francis Scott Key's iconic composition "The Star-Spangled Banner" echoed through Baltimore as it became immortalized on printed sheet music - albeit with a misprint in its subtitle. And at Sackets Harbor Navy Base in New York State, American naval power stood strong against external threats. Yet amidst triumphs lay tragedies too profound to ignore. Norfolk County Lunatic Asylum served as a reminder that mental health struggles persisted even during times of great upheaval. Amidst all these events unfolded Jean François Millet's life journey (1814-1875), an artist who would go on to leave an indelible mark on art history with his masterpieces. And lastly but not least significant is Leamington Spa Pump Room; where people sought solace or indulged in leisure activities amid turbulent times – reminding us that even during chaos we can find moments of respite and joy. Thus, 1814 stands tall as a year filled with triumphs, tragedies, and transformations.